Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Automation Experts Ltd
  • Castleford, Yorkshire
  • Apr 28, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

A growing engineering business is expanding its in-house controls capability following the successful delivery of two major infrastructure projects. Having entered the full-machine build space for the first time, the company has already successfully delivered two major multi-million-pound projects.

With strong project momentum and a clear pipeline ahead, the next phase is to bring electrical design fully in-house - and this role will support that journey as part of a developing team.

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer

£28-35k + Pension, HealthPlan, Paid Commute

Yorkshire

Ref: 25368

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

  • Supporting electrical design for control systems (assisting with full drawing packages for manufacture)
  • Working on large-scale infrastructure and automation projects
  • Assisting with site surveys for refurbishment projects (with support)
  • Collaborating with panel builders, senior engineers, and electrical contractors
  • Opportunity to gain exposure to commissioning activities (optional and supported)

This is a development-focused role where you will be mentored by experienced engineers and gradually take on more responsibility as your skills grow.

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

  • Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • 0 2 years experience (including placements or internships)
  • Some exposure to electrical design software (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN training provided)
  • Interest in control systems / automation
  • Willingness to learn, adaptable, and proactive
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach

PLC knowledge or programming exposure would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is a supportive, down-to-earth engineering team with a genuinely positive working culture, offering structured development and the chance to grow within a department being built from the ground up.

  • Hybrid working (typically 3 days in office, flexible depending on workload)
  • 40-hour week with flexitime
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 4% pension contribution
  • Healthcare support
  • Travel expenses covered on office days

If you re a graduate or early-career engineer looking to build your skills in electrical design and work on large-scale infrastructure projects this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a hands-on, supportive environment.

Located in West Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Bradford, Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Halifax and Doncaster.

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For further information call Sarah Clarke